tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post1900497860910344557..comments2023-12-21T15:01:42.037-05:00Comments on Aberdeener: The School Board’s Political WingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-63053197304628700992009-01-31T22:02:00.000-05:002009-01-31T22:02:00.000-05:00I agree with Russ #6All BOE who have been on there...I agree with Russ #6<BR/><BR/>All BOE who have been on there for the past 5 years or so should be held accountable and responsible for the 20 million dollar increase in spending.... ALL no matter what "wing" they represent....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-13165024633032016392009-01-28T20:36:00.000-05:002009-01-28T20:36:00.000-05:00They should be more like GD, and lie about their m...They should be more like GD, and lie about their mistakes. What is more political than that. What is more political than kissing everyones ass. Your criticism should be spread around to all who have done us wrong, not just the ones you choose to hate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-53900810282548388322009-01-28T18:51:00.000-05:002009-01-28T18:51:00.000-05:00To answer the previous posts questions about BARZA...To answer the previous posts questions about BARZA and their excuses and more concerning O'Malley and more. It is simply politics 101 NEVER ADMIT YOUR MISTAKES. <BR/><BR/>Did BARZA not use a search firm to find Quinn? Did they not push out Klavon? They will never admit their wrong doings or the damage done to this district, so to a certain extent the only thing we can do in Aberdeen is vote them out and start over. BARZA and their perception of reality is this, we had power, we abused power and now our power is no more. Good thing I say as the power they held was held for far too long and was devastating to the taxpayers of our communities. For no other reason then that it is time that they hit the road.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-47953644413023322072009-01-28T12:15:00.000-05:002009-01-28T12:15:00.000-05:00Russ,I agree with what you say, but I have to ques...Russ,<BR/>I agree with what you say, but I have to question your fifth point. WHAT was the principle that BARZA stood on when they voted against hiring O'Malley? Zavorkas personally made a big stink presentation to me about the money spent on a search, supposedely running out Quinn, and Dr. O'Malley being a "part-time" super. (BTW, I think we paid him $700 a month for the time he was part time, I've never seen anyone spend so much time for so cheap.) None of BARZA's claims were based on truth, none of it made sense, and it was all grandstanding. So where is the principle?<BR/><BR/>They are still trying to discredit Dr. O'Malley. Why, because he is undoing their mistakes, and they are losing their power and control? Again, where is the sense in their positions, and opposition to Dr. O'Malley?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-6712650378159648392009-01-27T19:09:00.000-05:002009-01-27T19:09:00.000-05:001. I love people who use names on here like Karen...1. I love people who use names on here like Karen, myself, or others and then attack those who are anonymous - unless you are a google member or a blogger - or N section for that matter, EVERYONE IS ANONYMOUS... get that through your heads.. some anonymous have godd things to say and they are blurred out by some who take the childish approach.<BR/><BR/>2. Nsection was not being attacked IN THE FIRST PLACE when he went after the school for not showing Obama and someone, god forbid, defended the school.<BR/><BR/>3. Not voting or going nuts over the the inauguration mishap at the HS for Obama does not make you a bigot like someone above said.<BR/><BR/>4. For JD to say he voted to Quinn because he BARZA was going to hire him anyway is a cop out in plain english. He should have stood his ground IF THAT IS WHAT HE BELEIVED WAS RIGHT and I wouldnt want a person or less character to lead a BOE who votes because of others votes. - <BR/><BR/>5. Like BARZA or not, I never voted for them myself, but at least they voted no for OMalley as a matter or principle - I think they are wrong b/c he doing doing OK in my opinion.<BR/><BR/>6. LASTLY, shouldnt all BOE members who have been around and VOTED the 20 million is budget raises and projects all be held accountable - THE BOE signs the supers checks. If the last 6 years are that bad, then all BOE who served should be looked at and scrutinized not just supers. Everything IS VOTED ON - remember that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-64665801313055910632009-01-27T18:25:00.000-05:002009-01-27T18:25:00.000-05:00We don't get a chance to vote some people off. The...We don't get a chance to vote some people off. They run unopposed and they don't have to defend the decisions they make.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-82979307761533996572009-01-27T17:56:00.000-05:002009-01-27T17:56:00.000-05:00Maybe the answer is to vote all board members off ...Maybe the answer is to vote all board members off as they come up for election and start over with nine new ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-11455584902199277692009-01-27T17:45:00.000-05:002009-01-27T17:45:00.000-05:00There is a difference between a serious error in j...There is a difference between a serious error in judgment and consistently being on the wrong side of every argument.<BR/><BR/>Can anyone tell me of a single time that Barbato, Zavorskas, or Demarest have ever been on the right side of a split vote?Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-34319251353360079922009-01-27T17:32:00.000-05:002009-01-27T17:32:00.000-05:00I do not live in Matawan and if I did I can assure...I do not live in Matawan and if I did I can assure you I would vote for Mr. Donahue this year over the likes of some whose greed for power and patronage give-aways and worse have cost this district dearly. Cost us dearly both in leaderhsip and educational standings for years. Gerry Donahue is merely one vote and that needs to be remembered. <BR/><BR/>Much like most of us, excluding of course the anonymous attacking geniuses like the post before me, I will agree that much like myself and most free thinking people who are honest Gerry Donahue, does not have all of the answers. None of us would. He may have knuckled under or made the deal on occasion but a vote was required to continue the process. I can assure you that the Gerry Donahue I know is always there to do the best for the kids. <BR/><BR/>I accept much about him and would rather he sit behind that long table then those whose lust for power, control and worse has cost every student, taxpayer and parent a great deal. I do not know all of the specific details but when a man admits he could have done better and that he made mistakes, that is the true measure of a man. <BR/><BR/>Those who refuse to admit their mistakes and sit stone faced due to their lack of majority control merely are trying to keep up a facade of power. Gerry admits he can do better and I for one believe him. We can all always do better. The personal attacks on him above is just ignorant and a failed attempt to embarrass him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-44572116833263947192009-01-27T17:03:00.000-05:002009-01-27T17:03:00.000-05:00I don't think many people hate JD. It's just that...I don't think many people hate JD. It's just that he isn't truthful and plays stupid( unfortunately-it's not an act). Do you really want a person on the board that will vote the opposite of other board members because he does not like them. Is that really someone who is for kids-or is it politics like the accusations that are tossed all over this site?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-6359358418123953362009-01-27T16:42:00.000-05:002009-01-27T16:42:00.000-05:00Only The Truth, Are you going to run for the board...Only The Truth, Are you going to run for the board in Matawan? Why don't you confront him at a board meeting? I can see a concerted effort being made to discredit, and personally attack Donahue. This is a futile attempt to redirect attention away from the constant meddling of Barbatos, Demarest, Zavorkas and Rubinos in proper operation of this school system for over a decade.<BR/>What you sow, so shall you reap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-66445086256574346402009-01-27T16:41:00.000-05:002009-01-27T16:41:00.000-05:00This blog has plenty of hate but that is not my in...This blog has plenty of hate but that is not my intention. It must be pointed out when our elected officials lie or decieve the public. That is what this blog is all about. If you don't want that then post your articles and don't allow for comments. Just because we like someone doesn't mean all elected officials shouldn't have to undergo the same scrutiny. He aswered your questions, the facts that I pointed out didn't change. Why are you so reluctant to correct your article? You used to pride yourself and this blog on the facts. Now its about who we like or dislike?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-76752077393073706802009-01-27T16:21:00.000-05:002009-01-27T16:21:00.000-05:00I, too, have many disagreements with Donaghue, but...I, too, have many disagreements with Donaghue, but I don't know anybody who hates the man. Why such vehemence? Or is it simply election time?Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-26313882988987178932009-01-27T16:07:00.000-05:002009-01-27T16:07:00.000-05:00Donaghue is a liar!So now that you spoke to the li...Donaghue is a liar!<BR/>So now that you spoke to the liar and got the facts based on the record of which he couldn't deny, his wife being hired while he was on the board, you should change your article under ethics or unethical. He is so stupid that he seems to think its okay that she applied before the board he was on hired her. This liar wants us to believe she applied before April 1997, when he got on the board, and wasn't hired until the August 24,1998 meeting. That gave him over a year to apply pressure to get her hired. Ask him if he did, I'm sure the liar will tell the truth. It is unethical no matter his lame explaination. Abstaining on the vote has no bearing at all as some believe. Change the article to reflect the most egregous act by any board member and nepotism. It should never be brought up about people getting people jobs unless he heads the list.<BR/>As far as Quinn:<BR/>Another bold face lie. As board president he could have insisted on a search as most of the public and some board members wanted at the time and gotten support. In the May 29,2002 Independent in which they quote "We are really excited about this. Quinn has documented leadership ability. He lives in town, he knows our situation and he is qualified in every way. He is a hard worker, and I'm confident that he will be able to help us with some important issuses facing us since he has expertise in these areas."-Gerald Donaghue<BR/>Does that sound like someone who is putting on a front to show board unity as the aberdeener believes? I know he is a liar but he is not that good. Either way he is lying to the aberdeener or the public. Can't have whats in print both ways. On the single most important job a board member has, hiring the top administrator, he wants us to believe he had no say in that as board president. Bold face Liar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-53588297746236199322009-01-27T14:53:00.000-05:002009-01-27T14:53:00.000-05:00You guys are dumb the taxes have nothing to do wit...You guys are dumb the taxes have nothing to do with the council dumbassAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-89994369863558229252009-01-27T13:24:00.000-05:002009-01-27T13:24:00.000-05:00Sir,I'm flattered that you think I know everything...Sir,<BR/><BR/>I'm flattered that you think I know everything about the school district but I don't.<BR/><BR/>Are you referring to this past May? Who is Donaghue's wife's supervisor? <BR/><BR/>I had the opportunity to speak to O'Connell last night but never heard any rumor that he had actively supported Quinn's appointment. <BR/><BR/>As for Donaghue's wife, I don't believe the school district should hire a board member's immediate family.Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-45682831026384677092009-01-27T13:15:00.000-05:002009-01-27T13:15:00.000-05:00MR. Aberdeener,So you are saying that because she ...MR. Aberdeener,<BR/><BR/>So you are saying that because she applied before the election that it is okay for him to vote her into a position that will provide an income for his family. You also failed to mention that in may that he voted on the direct supervisor above his wife at Cliffwood. I bet you failed to mention that because you are wrong. How come there was no ethics violation brought up at that point in time. I don't support BARZA and have never voted for every person on their side. But if you want to be fair let's put the truth up here. AND FYI Mr. O'Connell spent a whole night lobbying a former board member to get Quinn voted into place. WHy don't you ask him about it, I know he reads the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-37701636073623329602009-01-27T13:01:00.000-05:002009-01-27T13:01:00.000-05:00I spoke with Mr. Donaghue after last night's BOE m...I spoke with Mr. Donaghue after last night's BOE meeting.<BR/><BR/>He maintains he supported Quinn's nomination primarily because Barbato and Zavorskas had already decided to hire him.<BR/><BR/>Also, it's his recollection that his wife applied for the position prior to his election but was hired after his election.Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-91294024739150430992009-01-27T10:12:00.000-05:002009-01-27T10:12:00.000-05:00Mr. Alan Poole reeks of a fear based individual. ...Mr. Alan Poole reeks of a fear based individual. Nevertheless, he need not fear. The Inaugaration and all the attendent activities have been recorded for posterity and can be watched by everyone, at any time, anywhere on the internet. Isn't technology grand!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-17241542318773476742009-01-27T08:57:00.000-05:002009-01-27T08:57:00.000-05:00Hey Anonymous(s) you attack Joe for expressing his...Hey Anonymous(s) you attack Joe for expressing his opinion and asking questions but at least he doesn't hide behind a blog. He gets up and asks questions at BOE meetings, where are you? Could it be that you are there too but you sitting behind the table looking back at him? In case anyone doesn't get why this swearing in was more historical than the others before it..the country has it's first minority president in it's 200+ year history. Every swearing in of a new president is a big deal as Americans but this one was historical on a global scale, whether you voted for him or not.<BR/><BR/>Try not to so blatantly show your ignorance..someone might mistake you for a bigot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-91035461306957983172009-01-27T08:21:00.000-05:002009-01-27T08:21:00.000-05:00Let me get this straight NJoe and none of the rest...Let me get this straight NJoe and none of the rest of us are now permitted by decree of the "anonymous" posters to express our opinions, dismay or concerns about anything. We need to do this because such concerns expressed by many are unwelcome by the few who hide in the dark and spew their hatred as "anonymous". <BR/><BR/>Ok just so I understand. <BR/><BR/>Not! <BR/><BR/>Keep it up all of you and remember the truth shall set you free. As for the "anonymous" the truth just pisses them off. <BR/><BR/>Rightly so!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-42253105252307211132009-01-27T07:24:00.000-05:002009-01-27T07:24:00.000-05:00I guess the haters ate their wheaties this morning...I guess the haters ate their wheaties this morning. Joe just wanted to know if every classroom did not have the ability to watch such an event how then could they say that 80 percent were able to and did watch it. If they set up the auditorium and that broke down 300+ lost the ability to watch it. If they did not set up something in the gym for a larger number to see it how then did 80 percent as they claim see it. No TV or computer monitors in the cafeteria so how did 80 percent see it. I think Joe is right and those in charge lied once again to cover up the fact that our district did not set it up in advance, that is typical. I also agree that it was an event that should have been seen as it was truly historic. To the genius who said it was socialism unfolding get a life. The other genius needs to shut up and slap yourself for being an idiot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-84682439023173050892009-01-26T23:16:00.000-05:002009-01-26T23:16:00.000-05:00Better yet keep her home everyday, and the two of ...Better yet keep her home everyday, and the two of you can watch history being made on how this great country was destroyed by socialism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-86121831046522036262009-01-26T21:44:00.000-05:002009-01-26T21:44:00.000-05:00SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!There are more important issues ...SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>There are more important issues that your kid watching the candidate you voted for....<BR/><BR/>Did you wish her to see the BUSH inauguration 4 years ago when he was much more popular?<BR/><BR/>Some of your posts are ruining this forum..... Someone explained it to you in an earlier post.... what happened - some saw it others did not..... from what I found out the kids were able to move about from 10AM until 1215 from period to period- so MANY had a chance to see it at one point or another in the library or those class rooms... OVER THE CALL SYSTEM - you just want to see your own type, HUH?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-38156130778091322552009-01-26T21:20:00.000-05:002009-01-26T21:20:00.000-05:00I must have been mistaken. We'll see?At tonight's ...I must have been mistaken. We'll see?<BR/><BR/>At tonight's Bd. of Ed. meeting I asked about the fact that my daughter could not get into a classroom to see the inauguration last week. As I asked her that evening about the inauguration she told me that it was set up in the auditorium but that cable or network feed or the sound failed. She then stated that that she heard that a few classes were then brought into the media room and were able to see it as it happened. <BR/><BR/>Well apparently my daughter and I are wrong as I was just told by Superintendent of schools Dr. O'Malley at tonight's school board meeting that he was able to watch it at three different locations in the district. He further stated that 80% of the students in the district were able to see it as it happened. So I have to check that out because that would mean that with no students able to watch it in the auditorium due to TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES and we know that a few classes, let us say five classes squeezed into the media room that somehow my daughter was in a classroom that was only 20% that had no ability to watch it on a computer or television monitor. But Dr. O'Malley said 80% were able to watch it live. So that must mean that in the entire high school in classrooms 80% of students had the ability to watch it and my daughter was in 20% of classrooms without any technology in which to see it whatsoever. <BR/><BR/>So now I must ask some follow up questions of our Bd. of Ed. and its administrators. Simple questions like how many classrooms in the high school had the capability to see it live. How many classes do not have the capability. And how come it was not played over the all call system for the five minutes it took to actually swear in our new President of the United States. <BR/><BR/>I think it was poor planning, poor technology and this gives credence to a technology person that may not be spending our money wisely. Or maybe it was simpler than that and my thoughts that if an auditorium or gym was not used that only 20% actually saw it happen. <BR/><BR/>But I could be wrong I just do not think the numbers add up, nor the technology and capabilities of this school district allowed the *0% to see it. I could be wrong. Or do I start believing what school administrators tell me. That track record on honest administrators has been dismal as of late. <BR/><BR/>And to save my critics time yes next time I will keep my daughter home to see history unfold.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com